AY233 With the legs joined lying on the floor
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 5 Reel 16, Track 4, Lesson 4 Synopsis This lesson, in supine, combines side-bending and extension. The hand on the same side reaches underneath the foot, grasping the heel, the arch, or between the toes. The foot then stands on that hand, and then, using the foot to push to extend […]
AY201 Gluing in the Lungs Part 1
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 5 Reel 14, Track 1, Lesson 1 Synopsis AY 201 is a breathing lesson that develops detailed awareness of the respiratory system by guiding conscious attention through the complete pathway of breath, from nostrils to lungs, while exploring different positions and head orientations. Lesson Outline Sections 1-2: In supine with feet […]
AY289 Standing on one leg with movements
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 6 Reel 20, Track 2, Lesson 1 Synopsis Write a couple of sentences. Lesson Outline This is the first 8 steps (out of 14): In standing, hang your right arm and with the weight of the right arm, lift the left leg from the floor. Do the same on the other […]
AY005 Equalizing the nostrils
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 1 Lesson #5 Reel 1, Track 2, Lesson 1 Duration 42 min. For German see AYnmal täglich: Die Nasenlöcher angleichen Synopsis Differentiates nostrils, palate, teeth, lips and tongue in speaking and making high and low sounds. Lesson Outline Measure: count out loud Low tone through mouth, nose, alternating nostrils High tone […]
LT05 Flexors
Source London Transcript Synopsis Taking elbows and knees towards one another, and working through the relation with the breathing, the necessity of the extensors permitting the movement, and the effects of doing small rapid movements within the medium range. Lesson Outline Face up, bend knees feet to standing. Lift head. While breathing in. Out. Higher? […]
AY029 Minimal lifting
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 1 Reel 3, Track 1, Lesson 3 (according to Eva Laser https://www.somatik.se) Reel 3, Track 1, Lesson 3, Side B (IFF) Duration 36 min. For German see AYnmal täglich: Minimales Heben Synopsis On the back, then on the front, lift leg, lift arm, then both together on exhalation, as little as […]
AY028 Legs crossed and expanding chest and abdomen
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 1 #28 Reel 3, Track 1, Lesson 2 (according to Eva Laser https://www.somatik.se) Reel 1, Track 1, Side A, Lesson 2 (IFF) Duration 42 min. For German see AYnmal täglich: Beine überkreuz und Brustkorb und Bauch erweitern Synopsis This “coordinating flexors and extensors” lesson includes variations of seesaw breathing, hugging yourself, […]
AY185 Lying on the Feet # 3 and breathing rhythmically #2
Source Alexander Yanai Volume 4 Reel 13, Track 3, Lesson 1 Synopsis Combining the theme of breathing rhythmically (equalizing the breath in four parts–AY 180) with lying on the feet under the pelvis (AY 183–184). Lesson Outline Highly condensed outline of key movements Focus of Moshe’s Teaching Indicate focus or key principles that are made […]
AY177 Making the spine flexible and integrating it
Source Alexander Yanai Vol 4, AY177 Reel 13, Track 1, Lesson 1 Synopsis Flexion and extension of the spine, face up (lifting pelvis and head), on hands and knees, face down (looking underneath self), and kneeling with head rolling and dragging on the floor. Advanced students have the possibility of listening to which vertebrae participate […]
E03 Tilting Crossed Legs
Source Esalen Workshop ATM Notes, 1972 Lesson #3 Synopsis This “coordinating flexors and extensors” lesson includes variations of see-saw breathing both with the knees to the side, and with the arm triangle to the side, taking the arm triangle to the side with combinations of legs standing/long, as well as lifting the head with […]